Re: C-19's on the C&S

d&s guy Wrote:
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> Just wondering if anyone knows, but do any of you
> know why there is a gap between the #1 and the #2
> drivers on the C19's? That has always been a
> stumbler for me.
> Regards,
> Salty

Because the designer chose to connect the main rod to the second driver, #2 has to be that far back or the main rod would be even shorter, causing even worse problems of angularity, rough riding, etc.

If the designer chose to connect the main rod to the third driver, #2 and #3 would probably have to be moved forward to keep the main rod from being too long and heavy. That would reduce the gap between #1 and #2, and increase the gap between #3 and #4 (if he wanted to maintain the same overall wheelbase). On C-17’s and C-18’s, you can see where the #3 axles have been moved ahead to where they are clear of the firebox, where on C-19’s the #3 axles are partially under the firebox.